Chapter 363: Playing chess late at night
Over the past few days, the tribe has become more powerful than before, which has given Yan Yu a headache. This means that Prince Shan has a much greater voice than before, and he always has to compromise. Yan Yu really doesn't like this kind of taste.
Originally, the Great Western Dynasty was destroyed and the Yin Kingdom became an empty shell. Who would have thought that the inconspicuous tribe would earn all the other tribes little by little, and finally become the dominant one.
On that day, just as Yan Yu was working on the memorial in the imperial study room, the eunuch guarding outside the door walked in gently and said that Prince Shan was coming.
"Prince Shan?" Yan Yu's eyes flashed. Although he had known that Prince Shan was coming to the palace, he didn't expect it to come so soon. He put down the brush in his hand and said lightly, "Please come in..."
In front of him, the power of Prince Shan's tribe became stronger and stronger. Not only were many ministers in the court bribed by him, but he had even had many eyeliners inserted around him. Although Yan Yu knew it, he was a little helpless.
Not to mention that Qin Fei has already disturbed a chess in his harem that cannot be moved. Li Er is still pregnant now, which is the most emotional fluctuation and likes to think randomly. If Prince Shan joins Qin Fei to do something at this time, I am afraid that the first thing they want to target is Li Er, who has no ability to fight back now.
Yan Yu narrowed his eyes with great concern and was silent for a few seconds. When he opened his eyes again, he felt clear and steady, as if the complexity and dilemma just now were all illusions.
"See the Emperor." Prince Shan had an arrogant and hypocritical smile on the corner of his mouth. Although he had made sufficient etiquette on his lips, his movements were not so respectful. Before the emperor could speak, he walked to the side and sat down.
"Prince Shan looks in a good mood today." Yan Yu paid attention to his every move and did not take the initiative to mention his purpose.
"Just just passed by the Imperial Garden, the flowers in this palace are indeed different from those outside, fragrant. Anyone who passes here will feel pleasing to the eye. There are so many beauties in the emperor's harem. I believe that the emperor remembers his mood every day, just like the one I just enjoyed in the Imperial Garden." Prince Shan still smiled, but there was a mystery in his words. He turned the topic to the harem so bluntly, and I guess he came today for Concubine Qin.
Prince Shan has already said this. No matter how Yan Yu did, he could hear his purpose today. Due to his face, Yan Yu had to say: "Qinfei Qin knows the general and understands elegance, which is really good. No wonder Prince Shan appreciates her so much."
"This chessboard is really exquisite. I think it happened a long time ago when I played chess with the emperor last time." Prince Shan's eyes swept through the imperial study room, and finally fell on the wooden table in front of the bamboo window, with a stone chessboard on it.
Yan Yu smiled slightly. Since he mentioned this chess, he could play a game with him, so he would not have to sit here: "I wonder how many games Prince Shan is interested in playing games with me?"
"I can't ask for it." Prince Shan also smiled, but there was a moment of chill in his smile.
Yan Yu naturally noticed this, but he didn't reveal any of it on his face. He sat leisurely on the white side of the chessboard, as if all his attention was focused on the chess pieces.
He has learned strategy since he was a child, so he is naturally good at strategizing on the chessboard. However, now because of his busy government affairs, he rarely has this leisure and peace of mind. He can burn a piece of incense and fight a game of chess.
"Prince Good, please."
"The emperor has a good chess skills, but I have to make me look thin."
"It's just a clumsy skill, I'm still counting on Prince Shan to give in."
“Hahahaha… OK!”
The two of them were talking about the scenes, and no one knew the truth or lies in the other person's words. Seeing the true nature above the board, Yan Yu had already given Prince Shan a trick, so he would definitely not let him get angry even in the game.
Just like the government affairs in reality.
"It is said that the world will be divided for a long time and will be separated for a long time. What does the emperor think?" Prince Shan left a son first and said casually.
"The country is also the blessings accumulated by the ancestors. This makes sense, but the premise is that in the turbulent situation," Bai Zi followed up and landed on the right side of Hei Zi.
"The emperor thinks that this kind of thing will happen during the time when the emperor is in power?" Prince Shan frowned slightly, wondering whether he was worried about the black and white battle on the chessboard, or his grimace for the sincerity in his words.
"People's hearts are different, the power is scattered, and the border is difficult to defend. It is difficult to say such a thing, and I naturally cannot guarantee it." Although Yan Yu said it was difficult, his subordinates mercilessly ate Prince Shan's son.
"Come and forth, the emperor is a wise ruler with ambitions in the world. What's the difficulty if he wants to guarantee it?" Prince Shan's subordinates showed mercy, blocked Yan Yu's other side, and ate his two sons instead.
The two of them said one by one, but Prince Shan wanted Yan Yu to give him more benefits, otherwise their tribe would be dissatisfied and would be able to attack again at any time. Then, the time will be shared and the relationship will be divided.
After a long silence on the chessboard, no one said a word. Only the sound of the chess pieces constantly falling on the chessboard. As the game took longer and longer, the movements of both of them slowed down.
"I only believe what the people want." Yan Yu used his two fingers to pick up a chess piece, directly blocking Prince Shan's retreat, and swallowing most of the Heizi's country in one bite.
Prince Shan saw that he had fewer and fewer black pieces on the chessboard. He clearly took the lead, but in the gradual battle, he was still at a disadvantage. A trace of melancholy and haze flashed through his seriousness, but it disappeared in a flash. A hypocritical smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he let out his hands in a low voice.
"I told the emperor to show mercy, but the result was that the fallen flowers fell into the water." Prince Shan's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. It seemed that the emperor did not want to give in at all. He picked up the cold tea and took a sip of it, and casually ordered the eunuchs who were serving around him to invite Concubine Qin.
Yan Yu put one hand on his leg, and slowly picked the lifeless blackzi in the chessboard with his whitezi. He heard him say this, but he didn't react.
It's sunset, and after a while, it's time for dinner. I don't know what Li'er has done in the afternoon and is still feeling uncomfortable. When it's over, you have to let the imperial kitchen boil some qi-replenishing medicinal meals over.
Yan Yu thought in his heart, but there was still a difficult Prince Shan in front of him. After fighting with him on the chessboard for so long, although Prince Shan's ambition and murderous intent were suppressed by him, he would show his sharpness from the chessboard when many dangers were everywhere.
But although he had figured out Prince Shan's purpose and purpose, he could not think of any way to restrain him.
"Emperor." Qin Fei's words interrupted the emperor's contemplation. She had stood beside Yan Yu at some point, waiting quietly, her eyebrows and eyes were full of love for Feng Huali.
The purpose of Prince Shan calling her was very obvious. Yan Yu couldn't help but pick up the chess piece again with no interest and whispered: "Since you're here, let's take a game with me."
I thought she was just a woman and just played casually, but Qin Fei's chess skills were really good, and she was even a little higher than Prince Shan. Yan Yu was intrigued and became more energetic and started playing chess with Qin Fei.
Prince Shan saw the emperor getting into the chess game, and a contemptuous smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and looked at the two of them silently.
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On the other hand, Feng Huali knew that her cooking skills had regressed a lot, so she thought about picking up all the forgotten ones. Today, she found many people from the imperial kitchen to teach her. As the sun sets little by little, Feng Huali's heart is also lifted up bit by bit. She carefully held the newly made golden hibiscus leaf in her hand and placed it on the table, with a light smile on the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.
"I worked hard for the afternoon and finally made something." Feng Huali's hand unconsciously stroked his lower abdomen and smiled with relief.
Yue Di followed Feng Huali, fearing that she would fall by accident. Looking at the two exquisite dishes placed on the table, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Miss, please take a break, just leave the rest to the imperial kitchen to make. Don't get tired of your body when you are busy."
"It's okay." Feng Huali stood for an afternoon and was indeed tired, especially her waist, which had begun to feel slightly sore. She sat down with Yue Di's hand, but her eyes were still inseparable from these two dishes she had made with her own hands. She remembered something and smiled sweetly.
It was also aggrieved to let the emperor eat his dark food before, but now he can finally see his true skills.
Yue Di was helpless, but she was indeed happy for Feng Huali. She always felt that the lady became more gentle after she was pregnant, and her whole body was filled with a maternal love. "The emperor will definitely like it very much after eating it."
Feng Huali curled her lips and lost to Qin Fei in cooking a few days ago. Feng Huali has been a little resentful. After looking at her masterpiece today, Feng Huali said with satisfaction: "No matter how good Qin Fei is, the emperor will not like her."
"That's natural, how could she compare with the lady?" Yue Di echoed Feng Huali. Of course, she was extremely disliked by this Concubine Qin.
It was already very dark, and the dishes and soup that the imperial kitchen ordered were all served. The dishes on the table changed from hot to warm and then to cool. Feng Huali fell asleep in a daze until he woke up, and it was completely dark outside.
"Why didn't the emperor come?" Feng Huali frowned. He promised that he would go to Dongfu Palace tonight for dinner, but it was already this time, why didn't he come yet? Could something have happened?
"The emperor is still in the imperial study." Yue Di whispered.
"I am still in the imperial study?" Feng Huali stood up strangely. She thought the emperor had finished his work, but she didn't expect that she was still busy with business. Feng Huali looked at the sky, and thought that the emperor would not remember to eat even if he was busy, so she asked Yue Di to bring the food and go to the imperial study together.
As soon as he approached the imperial study room, he heard the familiar voice coming from inside. This was Qin Fei's voice. How could she be here? Feng Huali endured her emotions and pushed the door open a crack to see what was happening inside.
"Your Majesty, this step doesn't count. If I want to regret chess, I regret it this time." Qin Fei's charming voice came out directly. She kept smiling, and it seemed like she was having a happy look inside.
Chapter completed!